Power Collector – A Hybrid Solar Panel

The Solarus PowerCollector™ is both a concentrating, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal panel: a hybrid solar panel. The concentrating aspect is achieved by a curved mirror to collect and reflect more sunlight throughout the day. Hybrid means that it combines solar photovoltaic (PV) generation of electricity with solar thermal (T) generation heat. The revolutionary 70% energy yield of the PowerCollector™ means 700W per square meter, 1500W per panel, which means one Power Collector solar panel can generate four times more power than a standard solar panel with the same surface area. Updates are posted here.

Social and environmental objectives

Addressing climate change by reducing global dependence on fossil fuel-based energy sources and increasing the use of low-carbon C-PVT technology.

Reducing exposure to local air pollution in developing countries by displacing common water heating practices that rely on the burning of coal and biomass.

Creating local employment opportunities in developing countries in manufacturing, assembly, distribution and installation.

Our solution

The Solarus PowerCollector™ is a concentrating, hybrid solar photovoltaic and solar thermal panel. Concentrating means that it has a curved mirror to collect and reflect more sunlight throughout the day. Hybrid means that it combines solar photovoltaic (PV) generation of electricity with solar thermal (T) generation heat. The potential of this hybrid system has long been dubbed the “golden egg” of solar technology because, compared with traditional PV panels, it is capable of producing four times more power per installed surface area.